India is a land of cultural diversity, where various festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the year. Among these, certain national festivals hold a special place as they symbolize the unity and integrity of the nation. These festivals are observed by people across the country, transcending regional and religious differences.
The multilingual land of India is considered a land of colorful festivals where the air is filled with the fragrance of joy and celebrations, almost all around the year. The country celebrates various flairs of regional, spiritual, religious, and social festivals. Apart from all the above, the country also shares the moments of national celebrations, the time when the whole nation comes together and unanimously celebrates the occasion at the same time and date. Such magical occasions are reckoned as National Festivals.
National festivals in India are more than just holidays, they are a reflection of the country's unity in diversity. They bring people together, fostering a sense of national pride and cultural harmony. These festivals remind Indians of their shared history, values, and the importance of working together for a better future. Such festivals inculcate a strong feeling of patriotism in the minds of Indians. India celebrates three National Festivals namely:
- Aug 15 - Independence Day, the red-letter day in the Indian calendar when India achieved freedom from British rule on this day in the year 1947.
- Jan 26 - Republic Day, the day when India became a truly sovereign state as the constitution of India came into force on this day in the year 1950.
- Oct 2 - Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who was born on this day in the year 1869.
भारत के राष्ट्रिय त्यौहारों के बारे में हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें